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Mathematics Scholarships for African Students 2026

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There are 14 verified scholarships matching Mathematics Scholarships for African Students 2026, of which 10 are fully funded. Top listings include PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa, African Women in Tech Scholarship. All are free to apply and link directly to official provider portals.

Browse 14 scholarships in Mathematics open to African students in 2026. These opportunities are offered by leading universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Many programmes are fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs. A degree in Mathematics opens doors to rewarding careers in industry, academia, government, and international organisations. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities from verified sources so you can focus on preparing strong applications.

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14 total opportunities · 10 fully funded · 1 closing in 30 days · 5 host countries · Sorted by deadline
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PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF)
World Bank Group · Kenya · PhD · Fully funded
2 days
30 MAY 2026
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa
L'Oréal Foundation · South Africa · PhD · Postdoctoral · Stipend
33 days
30 JUN 2026
African Women in Tech Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation · Kenya · Undergraduate · Masters · Full tuition
79 days
15 AUG 2026
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
L'Oreal-UNESCO · Postdoctoral · Stipend
95 days
31 AUG 2026
TWAS Fellowships for African Scientists (Sandwich and Full)
TWAS (World Academy of Sciences) · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
125 days
30 SEP 2026
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future
Schlumberger Foundation · United States · PhD · Postdoctoral · Fully funded
168 days
12 NOV 2026
AI4D African Scholars Programme (IDRC)
IDRC Canada · PhD · Postdoctoral · Stipend
186 days
30 NOV 2026
DeepMind Scholarship for African Students
DeepMind / Google · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
248 days
31 JAN 2027
ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme for African Students
ICTP (International Centre for Theoretical Physics) · Masters · Fully funded
248 days
31 JAN 2027
AIMS Quantum Africa – Quantum Computing Programme
AIMS (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) · Masters · Fully funded
276 days
28 FEB 2027
AIMS Master's Scholarship for African Students (Mathematical Sciences)
AIMS (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) · Masters · Fully funded
337 days
30 APR 2027
African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF)
Wellcome Trust · Kenya · PhD · Grant
Rolling
Apply anytime
KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Islamic Development Bank · Turkey · Masters · PhD · Fully funded
Rolling
Apply anytime
OWSD PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists
UNESCO · South Africa · PhD · Fully funded
Closed
30 APR 2026

By academic level

PhD9
Masters6
Postdoctoral5
Undergraduate1

Top host countries

Other7
Kenya3
South Africa2
United States1
Turkey1

About this category

Browse 14 scholarships in Mathematics open to African students in 2026. These opportunities are offered by leading universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Many programmes are fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs. A degree in Mathematics opens doors to rewarding careers in industry, academia, government, and international organisations. Scholar Africa curates these opportunities from verified sources so you can focus on preparing strong applications.

Frequently asked questions

How many Mathematics scholarships are available for African students?

Scholar Africa lists 14 Mathematics scholarships for African students in 2026.

Are Mathematics scholarships fully funded?

10 of the 14 scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition and living expenses.

Which countries offer Mathematics scholarships?

Top destinations for Mathematics scholarships include Other, Kenya, South Africa, United States, Turkey.

What qualifications do I need for a Mathematics scholarship?

Requirements vary by programme but typically include a relevant degree or strong academic background in Mathematics, letters of recommendation, and proof of English proficiency.